How severe is CVE-2007-2881?

CVE-2007-2881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2881?

CVE-2007-2881 affects Sun Java System Web Proxy Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2881?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-2881 published?

CVE-2007-2881 was published on 2007-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2881

CVE-2007-2881 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Proxy Server
Published: 2007-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SOCKS proxy support (sockd) in Sun Java Web Proxy Server before 4.0.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets during protocol negotiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2881?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SOCKS proxy support (sockd) in Sun Java Web Proxy Server before 4.0.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets during protocol negotiation.
How severe is CVE-2007-2881?: CVE-2007-2881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2881?: CVE-2007-2881 affects Sun Java System Web Proxy Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2881?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2881 published?: CVE-2007-2881 was published on 2007-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_proxy_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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